Rivers State Government has issued a stern warning to developers against using substandard materials in construction projects. This follows a recent incident involving the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in the Iriebe, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The state government has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. …

In a significant disciplinary move, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has issued strikes to four housemates Handi, Kassia, Shaun, and Wanni for breaching the house rules. This comes after Big Brother uncovered a conspiracy among the housemates, centered around discussing nominations, a clear violation of the show’s guidelines. The housemates were caught in a conversation where they strategized about whom not …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned the Oduma community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to return a stolen pistol belonging to the agency within seven days or face legal consequences. This was disclosed in a statement by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Obah. No fewer than four NDLEA operatives were injured after being assaulted …

Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has issued a 48-hour abatement notice to Oyingbo market executives over indiscriminate waste disposal and other environmental infractions. This was disclosed in a statement on X.com by the Commissioner for the ministry, Tokunbo Wahab, on Friday. This development was said to have followed an inspection carried out at the market by …

The Oyo State Government has issued a call for more vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi gave the charge during her visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two suspected cholera cases were receiving treatment. She noted that Cholera …

The organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Monday, ordered state chapters to issue two weeks ultimatum to states that have failed to implement the old N30,000 minimum wage. The NLC and TUC took this decision during a jointly held National Executive Council meeting which took place on Monday. In a joint …

The Lagos State Government has issued a 30-day notice to owners and occupants of residential buildings converted without approval, urging them to revert to the original use. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Director of Public Affairs, Olaoye Olusegun, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Gbolahan Oki, said the notice applied to all structures …